HS Research Tech 3

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,945 - 36,616; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

A prestigious university in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an HS Research Tech 3 to support innovative cancer research. Responsibilities include contributing to multiple projects, ensuring laboratory organization, and testing new equipment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include skills in cell culture and molecular biology. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $19.56 - $26.58 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience related to the duties.
• Completed degree(s) may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute intellectually to multiple research projects.
• Assist in organizing the lab according to IBC expectations.
• Perform necessary testing of new lab equipment.

Skills

Cell culture

Light microscopy

Molecular biology

Protein expression and purification

Manuscript preparation

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The UNM Cancer Center is looking for an HS Research Tech 3 to join Dr. Ryoma Ohi's lab in our Cancer Research Facility. A level 3 technician will be expected to contribute intellectually to the driving of a project, and be able to parallel process 2-3 research endeavors. The HS Research Tech will also assist in ensuring that the organization of the lab is consistent with IBC expectations. In addition, this position will assist in bench marking and necessary testing of new lab equipment. We anticipate that the HS Research Tech will be performing most of these roles.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico's cancer patients from all across the state. And they partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. In 2024 they treated more than 15,000 patients in almost 105,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 2,075 patients participated in cancer clinical trials to study new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNM Cancer Center were awarded $38.3 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 750 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.

Website: unmhealth.org/cancer

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• For individual positions in which driving is a job requirement, a valid NM driver's license and valid UNM driver's permit will be required.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Annual TB testing may be required if working in a patient care area.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cell culture
• Light microscopy
• Molecular biology
• Protein expression and purification
• Manuscript preparation
• Organizational skills

Additional Requirements

Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact.

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Division of Molecular Medicine (099X)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full-Time

Term End Date

1 year from date of hire

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

$19.56 - $26.58

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

2/16/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Application Instructions

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APPLICANT: Please complete the official application; making sure to include all prior work experience and average hours worked per week. Attach your Current Resume; listing three Professional References. Attach your Cover Letter that details how your experience matches the position as described above; including any Preferred Qualifications.

Veteran Preference Program

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Background Check Details

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.